Pregnant woman attacked and robbed in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WUSA) -- Police in Alexandria are looking for two men they believe attacked and robbed a pregnant woman early Monday morning.

According to Alexandria Police, the assault occurred near the intersection of Sheffield Court and Sanger Avenue around 3:34 a.m. Police quickly responded to the scene where they found a pregnant woman suffering from an apparent minor cut wound. She was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Police searched the area with K-9 units for the two assailants, who reportedly got away with the victim's purse. At least one of the men is believed to be armed with a knife.